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“I won’t be derailed” — Mustapha Hamid responds to attacks on his NPP Vice Chair bid
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Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has broken his silence on what he describes as persistent attacks against him following his decision to contest for the position of National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party.
In a lengthy statement shared on his social media platforms, Dr. Hamid indicated that since declaring his intention to contest the position, he has faced daily criticism, anonymous write ups and public attacks from individuals he believes are linked to rival candidates.
According to him, although friends, supporters and sympathisers have urged him to respond directly to the attacks, he has deliberately chosen not to engage his critics.
“The fact that I am the only person to whom attacks are directed among a crowded field of contestants shows that there is a clear recognition that I am the man to beat,” he wrote.
He explained that the attacks rather strengthen his resolve and motivate him to continue his campaign.
Dr. Hamid also reflected on his long political history within the NPP, stating that he has sacrificed greatly for the party since 1992 during the era of the former Provisional National Defence Council military government led by former President Jerry John Rawlings.
He recounted how he frequently changed his sleeping location in Tamale for fear of attacks due to his political activities at the age of 20.
The former NPA boss further stated that he played a key role in the party’s political activities in northern Ghana together with Iddrisu Musah Superior at a time when social media did not exist.
He argued that his commitment to the NPP was deeply personal because his father was in exile during the Rawlings administration.
Dr. Hamid addressed accusations from some individuals who claim they have personal grievances against him.
According to him, some critics are unhappy because he did not favour party loyalists unfairly during his tenure in office.
He maintained that he refused to promote people or tolerate absenteeism at work simply because they belonged to the ruling party.
“Somebody says, ‘you are too principled; we do not like principled people in politics,’” he stated.
He further stressed that leadership comes from God and not from human plotting, quoting verses from the Qur’an and Bible to support his argument.
Dr. Hamid highlighted what he described as his significant contributions to the NPP during the 2024 general election campaign across several constituencies and regions.
According to him, his interventions at the constituency, regional and national levels helped sustain the party’s operations during the election period.
He added that evidence of his contributions exists in documents, videos and audio recordings which would be presented to delegates during his campaign.
The former NPA Chief Executive ended his statement with biblical quotations shared with him by lawyer and politician Atta Akyea, which he noted had encouraged him amid the attacks.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Parliament has clarified public commentary on social media regarding a notice on its notice board that read “No Vacancy for National Service Personnel 2026/2027. Kindly go for reposting.”
In a statement, signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament said the notice has been misconstrued and was not a policy statement, a freeze on national service placements, or a change in its support for the National Service Scheme.
According to Parliament, the notice was a routine administrative message to prospective personnel who reported to the House, informing them that it has received more personnel than it can accommodate for the 2026/2027 service year and that they should seek reposting to other institutions.
It said it remains committed to the National Service Scheme and values the contribution of service personnel to its work, and regrets any confusion or inconvenience the wording may have caused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian public advocate Hopeson Yaovi Adorye has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Taxpayers Association (WTA).
The election took place on Sunday, October 5, 2026, during the Association’s conference in Kraków, Poland.
His election marks a significant addition to his international leadership portfolio and provides a platform for Ghanaian and African perspectives to contribute to global discussions on taxpayer rights, responsible taxation, transparency and prudent management of public resources.
Reacting to his election, Mr. Adorye expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the WTA for the confidence reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this confidence and conscious of the responsibility that comes with it. Taxpayers are at the heart of every economy, and they deserve fairness, transparency, accountability and value for the taxes they pay. I look forward to working with colleagues from across the world to strengthen the voice of taxpayers and promote responsible fiscal governance,” he said.
According to him, taxation should not be viewed solely as a mechanism for raising government revenue, but also as an important component of the social contract between citizens and the state.
Mr. Adorye said governments have a responsibility to ensure taxes are collected fairly and public resources are utilised efficiently to deliver quality infrastructure, healthcare, education, security and other essential services.
His election also creates an opportunity to bring African experiences into international conversations on taxation and public expenditure.
Mr. Adorye, who is Executive Director of Taxpayers League Ghana, has previously served as Global Board Chairman of the International Youth Network for UN Security Council Resolution 2250, an NGO associated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
He is expected to use his new role to champion fiscal accountability, taxpayer education, good governance and stronger citizen participation in public financial management.
